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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The area used as the initial setting borders which two countries?
(a) Italy and Austria.
(b) Russia and Turkey.
(c) Italy and Germany.
(d) Australia and Tasmania.

2. Where will the action and this first step take place?
(a) Chorizo.
(b) Pinettas'.
(c) Mama Leone's.
(d) Brunetti's.

3. To whom did some of the items belong?
(a) Patta.
(b) Merli.
(c) Trevisan.
(d) Falier.

4. Who attempts to fix the situation regarding the undercover work?
(a) Trevisan.
(b) Brunetti.
(c) Favero.
(d) Merli.

5. How much of the substance was reported to be found in the man's system?
(a) .21%.
(b) 20 mg.
(c) 4 oz.
(d) 4 mg.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is in the company of the widow?

2. What is the Intercity train's destination at the time of the death?

3. The police have a plan to investigate the murder. What is the first step in executing the plan?

4. The vehicle was licensed in which country?

5. How was this particular former cop linked to Vianello?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is another connection between Trevisan and Favero?

2. Who is the first murder victim in the story? Where is the man going when he is murdered?

3. What happens to the news about the accident a few days after it occurred? How was the story rediscovered and by whom?

4. What did a bystander have to say about the presence of the women at the scene? What made the bystanders change their minds about the women?

5. What does Brunetti find in Favero's possession? Why does the finding puzzle Brunetti?

6. What happens to the truck and the victims after the scene is cleared by the police?

7. What happened after the police were called? What was the response by officials?

8. How might the deaths tie into the corruption case Brunetti had been working on for months?

9. How does Brunetti learn about Trevisan's murder? What are Brunetti's initial thoughts?

10. Who initially attempts to help the accident victims? Why might this action be unusual? What happened next?

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